How To Fix FSH_PP_COD006 - Cut-off date already exists for material &1, plant &2, and Segment &3

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FSH_PP_COD - message class for fashion specific cut off date

• Message number: 006

• Message text: Cut-off date already exists for material &1, plant &2, and Segment &3

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FSH_PP_COD006 - Cut-off date already exists for material &1, plant &2, and Segment &3 ?

  The SAP error message FSH_PP_COD006 indicates that a cut-off date already exists for a specific material, plant, and segment combination. This error typically arises in the context of SAP's Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) or similar modules where cut-off dates are used to manage planning and inventory processes.
  Cause:
  The error occurs when you attempt to create or modify a cut-off date for a material in a specific plant and segment, but a cut-off date has already been defined for that combination. This is a safeguard to prevent duplicate entries that could lead to inconsistencies in planning and inventory management.
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Existing Cut-off Dates:
  
  Use transaction codes like MD04 (Stock/Requirements List) or MDM1 (Maintain Material Master) to check if a cut-off date already exists for the specified material, plant, and segment.
  You can also use transaction FSP0 (Maintain Cut-off Dates) to view and manage cut-off dates.
  
  
  
  Modify or Delete Existing Cut-off Date:
  
  If you find that a cut-off date already exists and you need to change it, you can either modify the existing entry or delete it if it is no longer needed.
  Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to make these changes.
  
  
  
  Create a New Cut-off Date:
  
  If you need to create a new cut-off date, ensure that it does not conflict with existing entries. You may need to adjust the existing cut-off date before creating a new one.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help files related to cut-off dates and planning processes to understand the implications of modifying or deleting cut-off dates.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If you are unable to resolve the issue or if the error persists despite following the above steps, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  MD04: Stock/Requirements List
  FSP0: Maintain Cut-off Dates
  MDM1: Maintain Material Master
  
  
  SAP Modules:
  
  This error is often encountered in modules related to Production Planning (PP), Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO), and Material Management (MM).
  
  
  Best Practices:
  
  Regularly review and manage cut-off dates to ensure that they are up-to-date and relevant to your planning processes.
  Implement a clear process for managing cut-off dates to avoid conflicts and ensure smooth operations.
  
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to address the error message and manage cut-off dates effectively in your SAP system.